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Frontier Developments: Game Art Jobs

Frontier Developments is known for Planet Coaster, Elite Dangerous, Jurassic World Evolution. They hire Environment Artist, Materials Artist, Character Artist, Technical Artist roles across their studios.

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Studio Snapshot

Founded
1994
Size
~900 employees
Location
Cambridge
Known For
Planet Coaster, Elite Dangerous, Jurassi
Primary Currency
GBP
Key Titles
Planet Coaster

Art Disciplines Hired

Environment Artist
Materials Artist
Character Artist
Technical Artist
Senior Artist
Lighting Artist

Roles Seen at Frontier Developments

Materials Artist
Senior Senior Materials Artist
Environment Artist
Senior Senior Artist
Character Artist
Technical Artist
Senior Outsource Senior Animator

Salary Ranges

RoleMid-levelSeniorLead
Environment ArtistGBP 25,600-35,200GBP 35,200-72,250GBP 72,250-85,000
Materials ArtistGBP 25,600-35,200GBP 35,200-72,250GBP 72,250-85,000
Character ArtistGBP 25,600-35,200GBP 35,200-72,250GBP 72,250-85,000
Technical ArtistGBP 25,600-35,200GBP 35,200-72,250GBP 72,250-85,000

Portfolio Tips

Materials Artists

Substance Designer graph work is essential. Show tiling materials with strong silhouette variation, good roughness breakup, and modular application across different surface types.

Environment Artists

Show modular kit construction from scratch - not just assembled scenes. Include in-engine screenshots with lighting. Frontier ships games with real-time rendering constraints.

Character Artists

Frontier's character work leans toward realistic proportions for most IP. For Planet Coaster, stylized caricature proportions are appropriate. Show you can shift between both.

Technical Artists

Frontier's technical art team handles shaders, rigging tools, and pipeline maintenance. Show scripting skills (Python, MEL, Blueprint) and explain what production problem your tool solved.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What games does Frontier Developments make?
Frontier Developments is known for Planet Coaster, Elite Dangerous, Jurassic World Evolution, and Jurassic World Evolution 2. They also developed F1 Manager and Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin.
Where is Frontier Developments located?
Frontier Developments is based in Cambridge, UK. Most roles are on-site at their Cambridge studio. The studio is accessible from London via train. Remote roles are occasionally offered for specialist contract positions.
What software does Frontier Developments use?
Frontier uses Maya, Substance Painter and Designer, and their own proprietary engine (COBRA). Familiarity with PBR workflows is essential. Some teams also use Houdini for environmental FX.
What salary does Frontier Developments pay?
Based on UK industry data, Frontier artist salaries are estimated at GBP 32,000-50,000 for mid-level, GBP 50,000-70,000 for senior, and GBP 70,000-85,000 for lead roles in Cambridge.
How competitive is it to get hired at Frontier Developments?
Frontier is a well-known studio for simulation and management game fans. Competition for roles is moderate compared to top-tier AAA studios. Matching your portfolio to the specific franchise style gives a significant advantage.
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